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Introducing Michael Twyman, Ph.D., Chief Equity and Innovation Officer

July 11, 2024 The Indianapolis Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Twyman, Ph.D. as Chief Equity and Innovation Officer effective July 15. As Chief Equity and Innovation Officer, Dr. Twyman will lead the Foundation’s recently announced Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunit…Read More.

A Call for Collaboration – One-Year Update From CICF CEO Jennifer Bartenbach

July 1, 2024 July 1, 2024 A Call for Collaboration I share this letter as I reflect on the past year, my first as CEO of Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF). As leader of a philanthropic organization that stewards more than $500 million in charitable assets and is part of a philanthropic collaborative…Read More.

Unlocking the Hidden Value of Complex Asset Donations

June 25, 2024 By Clark Collier, Director of Giving Strategies, Central Indiana Community Foundation Here’s the good news: your organization has received a generous contribution estimated at over $500,000. The bad news: It is entirely in the form of baseball cards. What do you do? As a not-for-profit, your st…Read More.

Gaps and Opportunities Report Commissioned by Hamilton County Community Foundation

June 24, 2024 Hamilton County Community Foundation has commissioned a report that identifies and analyzes the needs of our community members in Hamilton County.Read More.

Lilly Endowment’s GIFT Program Fuels Hamilton County’s Path to Enhanced Community Growth

June 20, 2024 Lilly Endowment’s GIFT initiative is a long-running philanthropic initiative aimed at bolstering community foundations across Indiana. Read More.

This Pride Month, Celebrate 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Indiana

June 10, 2024 This Pride Month, Hoosiers celebrate ten years of marriage equality. Read how The Indianapolis Foundation's Rob MacPherson Stolen was part of the historic court case. Read More.